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FIFA to Drop Longer Half-Time Break Plan

FIFA to Drop Longer Half-Time Break Plan

A controversial proposal to extend the half-time break from 15 to 20 minutes is expected to be dropped by FIFA today. 1 Mar 2009
Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed a victory in his battle to limit the number of foreign players in matches. 27 Feb 2009
Triesman Expects Tough World Cup Battle

Triesman Expects Tough World Cup Battle

FOOTBALL Association chairman Lord Triesman has played down England's status as favourites to host the 2018 World Cup after a visit by bid leaders to FIFA headquarters. 5 Feb 2009
FIFA Window Set to Stay

FIFA Window Set to Stay

FIFA will stand firm on January transfer window regulations, despite rising opposition from Barclays Premier League chairmen about the system. 31 Jan 2009
Fifa Rule Out Window Changes

Fifa Rule Out Window Changes

FIFA have ruled out any changes to the January transfer window despite rising opposition from Barclays Premier League chairmen. 31 Jan 2009
Boost for England's World Cup Bid

Boost for England's World Cup Bid

ENGLAND'S hopes of winning the contest for the 2018 World Cup have been given a major boost after FIFA president Sepp Blatter cast doubt on whether joint bids would be allowed. 31 Jan 2009
World Cup Preparations On 'Very Tight Schedule'

World Cup Preparations On 'Very Tight Schedule'

WORLD governing body FIFA are optimistic that South Africa's preparation for the 2010 World Cup will be completed on time, despite having a very tight schedule. 27 Jan 2009
FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA have told Australia and other nations bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups they must demonstrate the tournament would lead to positive change for football. 16 Jan 2009
Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

CRISTIANO Ronaldo is the favourite of five candidates to walk away with the FIFA World Player of the Year award tomorrow. 12 Jan 2009
Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Andy Anson takes over as the new chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid tomorrow just as Spain and Portugal have entered the fray with a rival joint bid. 11 Jan 2009
Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

KUWAIT will be allowed to face Australia in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA temporarily lifted their suspension from international competition. 23 Dec 2008
AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam wants FIFA to lift the ban on Kuwait so they can challenge Australia for Asian Cup qualification. 17 Dec 2008
Hammam Won't Challenge Blatter For Presidency

Hammam Won't Challenge Blatter For Presidency

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has publicly declared he will not run against current FIFA president Sepp Blatter if the Swiss chooses to stand for re-election as the head of global football's governing body. 13 Dec 2008
Spitting Slob Given Green Light To Play Again

Spitting Slob Given Green Light To Play Again

Serbia defender Slobodan Rajkovic will be allowed to play for FC Twente this season after FIFA partially upheld his appeal of a 12-month ban from football. 26 Nov 2008
FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

Football's world governing body FIFA says the question of South Africa not hosting the 2010 World Cup should by now be forgotten. 25 Nov 2008
All Whites Relish Underdogs Tag

All Whites Relish Underdogs Tag

NEW Zealand football boss Frank Van Hattum does not mind his country holding the "underdog" tag. 24 Nov 2008

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